The ULPGC carries out a wide range of development cooperation activities.  

The main activities are: to promote volunteer actions supporting the university community and the Canary youth population; to increase education and awareness in the Cooperation Development field within the Canary population; to contribute to the improvement  of and participation in Development Cooperation projects in developing countries organised from the Canary Islands; to promote the relations between the various entities involved in Development Cooperation within the region.

Actions carried out within the field of development cooperation are aimed at:

- Contributing to the economic, social and cultural development in the Canary Islands, and its neighbouring countries (in both geographical and cultural terms)

- Ensuring an effective commitment from the Canary Community and towns where the Development Cooperation activities are carried out,

- Promoting the active participation in Development Cooperation of all the university community members and Canary Society in general,

- Promoting research activities and participation in Development Cooperation Projects, Ensuring transparency in technical and economic management